What Self Care Looks Like..‪.‬ Brittany Elliott

This episode is all about the mental load, which is the cognitive & emotional labor involved in managing a household & caring for children. When we fail to manage our mental load, we become overwhelmed and unsettled in our role as mothers. In this episode, you will learn strategies that will help you manage your mental load.

Takeaways

-The mental load of raising children and managing everything else can be overwhelming for moms.

-Taking breaks and managing the mental load is essential for overall wellness.

-Writing down and categorizing tasks can help organize the mental load.

-Clear communication with your partner is crucial to avoid miscommunication and resentment.

-Identifying the 'B room' where thoughts are clearest can help manage the mental load.

-Sorting the mental load can lead to improved productivity and a sense of ease in daily life.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:27 The Importance of Breaks

05:02 Managing the Mental Load

09:06 Utilizing the B Room

11:25 Sorting the Mental Load

12:14 Taking Control of Your Thoughts

13:12 Shared Mental Load in Relationships

15:06 Clear Communication

15:30 Upcoming Mother's Day Series

15:53 Conclusion



Resources

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In this episode, you'll learn how to overcome your burnout.



Takeaways

-Burnout is a symptom, not a problem on its own. It is important to identify the underlying causes of burnout in order to address and change them.

-High unachievable standards, unrealistic expectations, weak boundaries, a focus on efficiency over effectiveness, and lack of self-care can contribute to burnout.

-Reassessing standards, expectations, and boundaries is crucial in preventing and overcoming burnout.

-Prioritizing self-care and overall wellness is essential for maintaining balance and preventing burnout.



Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:31 Causes of Burnout

04:52 Unrealistic Expectations

08:05 Weak Boundaries

15:23 Focus on Efficiency over Effectiveness

21:49 Conclusion



Resources

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In this episode, I'm sharing my personal journey of self-care and motherhood. Tune in to learn more about how my perspective on self-care has evolved over time and the challenges I've faced in reconnecting with myself after becoming a mother. 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:19 Becoming a Mother

06:43 Struggling with Motherhood

10:37 Importance of Talking About Feelings

15:37 Sharing the Process with Other Mothers

23:52 Simplifying Self-Care

26:11 Self-Care is Personal

27:34 Offering Support and Resources



Resources

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In this episode, you'll learn how to manage household tasks in a way that promotes well-being and happiness

Takeaways


Schedule your household tasks to complement your self-care routine.
Involve children in household tasks to teach responsibility and maintain cleanliness.
Have open conversations with your partner about expectations and division of tasks.
Maintain realistic standards and focus on keeping common areas presentable.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Household Task Division

03:16 Managing Household Tasks for Well-being

05:11 Scheduling Cleaning Days

07:09 Involving Children in Household Tasks

08:04 Setting Expectations with Your Partner

09:02 Maintaining Realistic Standards

10:26 Self-Care Takeaways

14:21 Embracing Messiness and Self-Care Challenge



Resources

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Summary

In this episode, you'll learn the importance of feeling secure in your self-care journey. I'll share my own experiences of planning and scheduling time for self-care activities amidst a busy life. I'll also dive deep into your need for intentional self-care to protect well-being and happiness.



Takeaways


Self-care is essential for protecting well-being and happiness.
Intentional self-care allows for more control and leisure in decision-making.
Self-care activities such as journaling, aromatherapy, spending time in nature, yoga, and reading self-improvement books have various wellness benefits.
Self-care is a path to thriving in different areas of life and supporting others.



Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

00:29 Busy Life and Planning

03:18 Feeling in Control of Life

04:14 Self-Care Activities

06:13 Managing the Weight of the World

06:51 Self-Care as the Path

08:16 Support and Tools for Self-Care



Resources

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In this episode, you'll learn the importance of self-care for mothers and the challenges they face in prioritizing their needs. The need for rest and support during the early years of motherhood is very much overlooked, so mothers need to ask for help often. I'll also highlight the importance of creating simple and sustainable self-care routines and accepting the challenges of motherhood. This episode emphasizes the importance of self-love and taking action to prioritize self-care as a mother.



Takeaways


Self-care is essential for mothers to prioritize their needs and well-being.
Rest and support are crucial during the early years of motherhood.
Creating simple and sustainable self-care routines is key to maintaining well-being.
Accepting the challenges of motherhood and setting goals can help mothers reconnect with themselves.



Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Importance of Self-Care

01:26 Identifying Needs and Prioritizing Self-Care

04:06 Self-Care in the Zero to Two Years Range

06:02 Rest and Asking for Help

07:29 Finding Support and Asking for Help

09:06 Self-Care in the Two to Four Years Range

10:04 Self-Care as Children Get Older

10:58 Creating Simple and Sustainable Self-Care Routines

12:44 Rest, Journaling, and Talking About Feelings

15:54 Accepting the Challenges and Setting Goals

21:06 Invitation to Join Reconnect Program

22:06 Importance of Moms and Self-Love



Resources

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